Foods
What is Quinoa?
Pronounced 'keen-wa', what is all the fuss about this ancient grain?
(Date published: 22/03/2012)
Gelatine Leaf
(Date published: 14/02/2011)
Preserved Lemons
(Date published: 14/02/2011)
Rocket Lettuce
(Date published: 14/02/2011)
Cocoa and Health
Are chocolate and cocoa healthy? Should we be including them as part of a balanced diet. It is OK in small quantities but perhaps evidence at this stage is not strong in support of more than small amounts as treats.
(Date published: 13/06/2006 9:21:00 AM)
Craisins
Craisin are dried Cranberries. They are a delicious substitute for sultanas but tart with a very bold taste.
(Date published: 30/09/2003 4:54:00 PM)
Coconut Milks
The flavour of coconut in food is currently very popular. There are increasing numbers of coconut products in the shops for use in curries and other dishes.
(Date published: 1/08/2003)
Spinach or Silverbeet
There is a difference in nutrient analysis with silverbeet and spinach. Some recipes work better with one rather than the other.
(Date published: 1/05/2003 5:44:00 PM)
Barley
Barley was one of the earliest cereal foods and is an underused grain in the Australian diet.
(Date published: 1/09/2002)
Inulin
Inulin is a naturally- occurring carbohydrate, containing non-digestible fructo-oligosaccharides(fruit sugars).
(Date published: 18/08/2002)
Bread a daily part of life
There’s no aroma like that of freshly baked bread. Bread is a staple food that is good for you, is economical, as well as being quite versatile.
(Date published: 5/06/2002)
Legumes
Legumes are all beans, lentils and dried peas and are a healthy addition to our diet.
(Date published: 23/05/2002)
Soy Sauces
China, Japan and Korea all have slightly different soy sauces and often they have different uses. Know your soy sauces and choose accordingly.
(Date published: 22/01/2001)